CLEOPATRA BENT
Midlothian
Summary
Dynamic Sustainment Engineer with Lockheed Martin expertise in performance optimization and data analysis. Achieved a 40% reduction in cycle time through innovative database modernization. Proven team leader skilled in cross-functional collaboration and training, driving significant improvements in operational readiness and data accuracy. Passionate about enhancing system efficiency and quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainment Engineer (Data Manager)
LOCKHEED MARTIN
Grand Prairie
10.2023 - Current
- Leading an enterprise sustainment database modernization initiative, analyzing 2,010 inventory records across 10 storage sites to identify systemic reconciliation failures; driving improvements projected to reduce cycle time by 40% and increase data accuracy to 99.5%.
- Enhanced sustainment database performance and data governance, improving traceability and configuration control compliance by 40%.
- Partnered with engineering, logistics, and field teams to reduce part delivery cycle time by 15% and strengthen mission readiness.
- Developed data dashboards and reporting tools enabling leadership-level decisions that improved overall system readiness by 10%.
- Provided training, documentation, and process guidance to team members to reinforce data quality and operational consistency.
Building Automation Technician
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Dallas
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Installed, programmed, and maintained building automation systems to optimize HVAC and energy efficiency.
- Cut installation time by 15% through workflow improvements and collaboration with engineering/project teams.
- Performed testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting to deliver high-quality system performance and integration.
Field Service Technician
SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
San Diego
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided maintenance, diagnostics, and corrective action for complex automation and HVAC systems.
- Mentored junior technicians and improved team efficiency by 20% through training and workflow coaching.
- Reduced downtime by 30% by resolving communication and control system faults.
Electronics Technician & Work Center Supervisor
UNITED STATES NAVY
Various Commands
10.2009 - 05.2018
- Led teams maintaining navigation, communication, and tactical data systems with 99.5% operational uptime.
- Supervised maintenance programs, training cycles, and personnel readiness, improving compliance by 15%.
- Recognized with two Navy Achievement Medals for leadership, technical excellence, and operational performance.
Education
Master of Engineering - Engineering Management
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2025
Engineering Management Certificate -
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2025
Lean Six Sigma Certificate -
Ohio University
Salisbury, MD12-2022
B.A. - Conflict Analysis & Dispute Resolution, Communications Minor
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD12-2022
Skills
- Sustainment Engineering
- Performance optimization
- Engineering documentation
- Root-cause analysis
- Project planning
- Data Analysis
- Lean Six Sigma
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Quality Improvement
- Training & Development
- Technical Documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Optimization
- Inventory & Logistics Systems
Timeline
Sustainment Engineer (Data Manager)
LOCKHEED MARTIN
10.2023 - Current
Building Automation Technician
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
05.2023 - 10.2023
Field Service Technician
SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
05.2018 - 02.2021
Electronics Technician & Work Center Supervisor
UNITED STATES NAVY
10.2009 - 05.2018
Master of Engineering - Engineering Management
Ohio University
Engineering Management Certificate -
Ohio University
Lean Six Sigma Certificate -
Ohio University
B.A. - Conflict Analysis & Dispute Resolution, Communications Minor
Salisbury University